Refit - Rudder Bearings

[dkobyrne]

Hi,

I have a 2004 Beneteau Oceanis 411 Clebration and doing a refit. Have dropped the rudder as had some slight movement. Note two stainless steel beraings on the rudder tapered stock. The lower one fixed and sits in side a phosphor bronze bearing in the hull. The top bearing can be rotated by hand ??? Should it do that as dealer suggested not ? moves smoothly but on what and no easy way to seal/bond as built into the fibreglass rudder. It sits in a plastic female bearing at the top of the assembly when back in boat.

Any insight appreciated !

Regards
Declan

 

[balbontin]

Hi Declan, Hope all is well. I am trying to drop the rudder of my 411. It is basically fused in the case and won't release. Maybe there is a pin we forgot to remove. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cristian